Roland Hudson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Roland Hudson — English
108K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Roland Hudson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Roland is a masculine given name of English origin. Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem The Song of Roland. Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place Roland, Iowa, United States, a city Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community Roland (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault Roland (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni "Roland", a song on the 2002 album Turn. The surname Hudson: Alice Hudson (1947–2024), American librarian Amos O. Hudson (1918–1993), American politician Andrew Hudson (cricketer) (born 1965), South African test cricketer Austin Hudson, 1st Baronet (1897–1956), British Conservative politician Ben Hudson (born 1979), Australian AFL player Brett Hudson (born 1953), American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers Bryan Hudson (born 1997), American professional baseball player Chase Hudson (born 2002), American musician and social media influencer known professionally as Huddy (and formerly as Lil Huddy) Christie Brinkley (born 1954), . Roland is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 108K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Roland reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Roland

English

Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem The Song of Roland. Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place Roland, Iowa, United States, a city Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community Roland (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault Roland (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni "Roland", a song on the 2002 album Turn.

Surname: Hudson

English

Alice Hudson (1947–2024), American librarian Amos O. Hudson (1918–1993), American politician Andrew Hudson (cricketer) (born 1965), South African test cricketer Austin Hudson, 1st Baronet (1897–1956), British Conservative politician Ben Hudson (born 1979), Australian AFL player Brett Hudson (born 1953), American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers Bryan Hudson (born 1997), American professional baseball player Chase Hudson (born 2002), American musician and social media influencer known professionally as Huddy (and formerly as Lil Huddy) Christie Brinkley (born 1954), .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Roland is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Roland by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Roland Hudson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Roland Hudson:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Roland?
The first name Roland originates from English. Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem The Song of Roland. Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place Roland, Iowa, United States, a city Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community Roland (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault Roland (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni "Roland", a song on the 2002 album Turn.
When was Roland most popular?
The name Roland reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hudson?
The surname Hudson originates from English. Alice Hudson (1947–2024), American librarian Amos O. Hudson (1918–1993), American politician Andrew Hudson (cricketer) (born 1965), South African test cricketer Austin Hudson, 1st Baronet (1897–1956), British Conservative politician Ben Hudson (born 1979), Australian AFL player Brett Hudson (born 1953), American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers Bryan Hudson (born 1997), American professional baseball player Chase Hudson (born 2002), American musician and social media influencer known professionally as Huddy (and formerly as Lil Huddy) Christie Brinkley (born 1954), .
How common is the surname Hudson?
The surname Hudson is shared by approximately 135K people worldwide.
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